Places to visit in Jharkhand

Plateau of waterfalls and forests.

Capital RanchiPlaces in this guide 5

Places to see

Ranchi

The Subarnarekha river drops nearly 100 m near Ranchi.

Best time: Jul–Nov

Latehar

Forests of Palamau tiger reserve, with old forts inside the park.

Best time: Nov–Apr

Deoghar

Jyotirlinga temple that draws huge crowds in the month of Shravan.

Best time: All year

Latehar

Plateau hill station famous for sunrise and sunset points.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Giridih

Shikharji, holiest Jain pilgrimage, the state's highest peak.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Dhuska, Thekua, Rugra.

Sohrai painting.

Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.